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Willys photo and story threads... / Wheelin at Bridgeport OHV

« on: September 26, 2018, 02:20:34 PM »

Hey, I just wanted to share a video of a recentish trip I took with the Willys. I have had several shakedown runs and I figured it was time to see what I could do with it. It was incredibly muddy (like wheelin in play-doh) and for the first time I wished I had a bit more power going up muddy hills. Starting to get bad ideas of an engine swap.

Has anyone here swapped in a 2.3l ford engine or 4.3l chevy engine?

Here's a link to my video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_7LjqXDoro

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Once You've Joined / Re: Howdy From Texas

« on: August 24, 2018, 05:04:15 PM »

Thank you Tumbleweed. Are the dates the same for this year?

athawk11 the power has never been lacking for me, but I bet much of that is due to the 5.38 gears...crazy...I'll have to slap on some K&N stickers for some additional horsepower

One of the most terrifying things I have done in my life is drive 45mph in that CJ. Thought the wheels had fallen off. I rebuilt the steering system, but I have not changed all the bearings for the axles. Do you think the bearingss could make this big of a difference?

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Once You've Joined / Re: Howdy From Texas

« on: August 20, 2018, 03:35:51 PM »

I'm around the Mansfield area. And no it was at Bridgeport off road park, but I wish it was my property!

I love the Jeep community. As far as talent, I don't have any of that so I built the Jeep with my Grandpa. He brought the talent part. I just turned wrenches and picked up welding.

Can y'all tell me anything about this fall colors tour I keep hearing about?

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Once You've Joined / Re: Howdy From Texas

« on: August 19, 2018, 11:59:22 PM »

It's a f-head 134. Nothing too exciting other than it ran when I picked it up and I haven't done much to it. It does make for an ugly, but necessary hood scoop I made.   

I read through your entire restoration of your Jeep (when I should have been doing physics homework) Truly amazing work! I'd settle for half of your talent.

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Once You've Joined / Re: Howdy From Texas

« on: August 17, 2018, 04:56:11 PM »

Here is the link with a video of my Jeep. I am filming, not driving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sweqmdfYNH4

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Once You've Joined / Howdy From Texas

« on: August 17, 2018, 04:54:42 PM »

Howdy all! My first attempt at posting got deleted and I spent more time than I would like to admit making the perfect post...oh well.

Anyway, I decided to join after I saw the amazing restorations by Tim, George, and Ryan(?). I was truly amazed by the quality of the builds ( and  a little sick to my stomach when comparing my build to y'alls) but mostly amazed.

I am a broke college student that owns a part Cj3A, part M38, part Red RTV machine. (that stuff was everywhere)

I will attach a video of my humble Jeep in the next post.

No one has ever driven my Jeep and not walked away with a smile, though it's possible some were laughing at me. It's hard to tell sometimes But, I bought this 4x4 to enjoy the outdoors and some time with friends and family. I always have a smile on my face when driving it.

Thanks!

-Shane